In this essay I will be analyzing the successes and failures of the Early Republic presidential administrations of Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe. In 1776, American colonies decided to declare independence from Britain. From 1776 to 1789, America had no true leader, although people had identified themselves as “presidents.” There was not an official U.S. president until George Washington in 1789. That was the beginning of a new nation.
George Washington united our new nation, bringing forth new technology and banks, of course with help from Alexander Hamilton. When Washington became a general and led an army, he gained every single American’s trust and loyalty, and won the election with 100% of the votes. Washington made plenty of tough choices during his presidency, but always chose what was best …show more content…
Adams did not have a successful presidential administration, he ruined reputation which caused him to only be in office for one term. No matter the situation John always did what he felt was right for America, whether or not it ruined his reputation. Because of John, America stayed out of war, even when the people were in favor of having a war. To calm down the war fever from the French Revolution John created the Alien and Sedition act. The Alien and Sedition act prevented foreigners from speaking of war, which was actually an infringement on the 1st amendment right. Jefferson, the vice president, did not agree with John about the Alien and Sedition act so he passed the Kentucky and Virginia Revolution; a law stating if another law was unconstitutional the state law my over power the country law. Since Jefferson created this revolution John tried negotiating with France for them to stop blowing up our ships this being the Franco American accords. To accomplish the negotiation John did the xyz affair and sent 3 men over to france to negotiate with the
George Washington united our new nation, bringing forth new technology and banks, of course with help from Alexander Hamilton. When Washington became a general and led an army, he gained every single American’s trust and loyalty, and won the election with 100% of the votes. Washington made plenty of tough choices during his presidency, but always chose what was best …show more content…
Adams did not have a successful presidential administration, he ruined reputation which caused him to only be in office for one term. No matter the situation John always did what he felt was right for America, whether or not it ruined his reputation. Because of John, America stayed out of war, even when the people were in favor of having a war. To calm down the war fever from the French Revolution John created the Alien and Sedition act. The Alien and Sedition act prevented foreigners from speaking of war, which was actually an infringement on the 1st amendment right. Jefferson, the vice president, did not agree with John about the Alien and Sedition act so he passed the Kentucky and Virginia Revolution; a law stating if another law was unconstitutional the state law my over power the country law. Since Jefferson created this revolution John tried negotiating with France for them to stop blowing up our ships this being the Franco American accords. To accomplish the negotiation John did the xyz affair and sent 3 men over to france to negotiate with the